In the Odesa region, scammers defrauded people out of ₴2 million while selling luxury cars
Police investigators in the Odesa region have concluded their investigation into three men suspected of large-scale fraud involving the sale of nonexistent luxury cars. According to the investigation, the suspects defrauded 14 citizens from various regions of Ukraine of nearly 2 million hryvnias.
An indictment against the three suspects has already been filed with the court. For the alleged offenses, they face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
According to investigators, the suspects posted online advertisements for luxury cars that did not actually exist. They told potential buyers that the cars were supposedly to be delivered from abroad.
To convince customers that the offers were genuine, the suspects sent video tours of the cars found online and used fake names.
They demanded full prepayment for the car from buyers and additionally requested another $500, supposedly for delivery.
According to the investigation, after receiving the funds, the perpetrators ceased communication with the victims and failed to fulfill their obligations.
The fraud scheme operated from October 2025 to March 2026.
During this period, law enforcement officials claim, the suspects defrauded 14 people from various regions of Ukraine. Among the victims were military personnel and their family members.
The total amount of damages caused is nearly 2 million hryvnias.
Investigators from the Odesa Regional Police have completed a pre-trial investigation into the charges of fraud and money laundering.
The indictment against the three suspects has now been submitted to the court.
The court must determine the suspects’ guilt. Until the verdict becomes final, they are presumed innocent in accordance with the presumption of innocence.
This was reported by the National Police of Ukraine.
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